For Love of Life

For love of life, and love, and beauty fair
Which reigns within the heart of those who seek
Nothing but truth, and in that spirit, share
The subtle language of the soul in meek
And gentle ways-I dedicate this verse;
For through our basic needs and suffering
We are of like accord, and tho' the curse
Of cruel hate is strong in hearts, I bring
This simple hope, this fervent-written prayer,
That we might join our hearts with faith to find
A way to mend our differences,-to care
For one another's needs with quiet minds,
That we might bridge that gap the self has made,
And be as one...enlightened, unafraid.